Stage Manager | LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort
Dates:
- Rehearsal : TBD but would be intermittent days from July 6th-19th
- Performance: July 20th– August 31st
Pay: €25/hour
Housing: Accommodation provided – subsidized at €10/night
RWS Global is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Stage Manager to support the daily operation of a high-impact live stunt show at LEGOLAND® Duetschland. This is a dynamic, guest-facing role that requires excellent organizational skills, calm under pressure, and hands-on technical awareness — all in an outdoor, fast-paced, theme park environment.
As Stage Manager, you are the key liaison between RWS Global performers and production and the client (LEGOLAND® Deutschland), ensuring smooth daily operations, safety, and show quality across all performances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Show Calling & Technical Support
- Assistance with sound
- Call all live stunt shows, coordinating cues for audio, action, and special effects. Stunts will include:
- Stage combat
- Acro (including trampette use)
- Maintain situational awareness during live performance, including dynamic elements like water stunts and guest proximity.
- Backstage & Performer Support
- Assist cast with quick changes, particularly for costumed character performers in mascot-style suits.
- Provide general backstage support to ensure safe and efficient transitions and readiness.
- Company & Cast Management
- Act as on-site Company Manager, supporting cast wellbeing, managing breaks, scheduling covers, and maintaining team morale.
- Conduct daily check-ins with performers and report any incidents, injuries, or concerns.
- Client Liaison & Reporting
- Serve as the primary RWS representative on-site, communicating with LEGOLAND’s Entertainment team.
- Submit Daily Operational Reports (DORs) covering performance notes, attendance, technical issues, and guest feedback.
- Health & Safety
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed during performances.
- Participate in and enforce daily pre-show checks and risk assessments.
- Liase with park teams to test water chemical levels, wind speeds, stage maintenance
Requirements:
- Proven experience stage managing live performance, ideally in a theme park, outdoor, or stunt-based setting
- Comfortable operating special effects, including pyrotechnics or flame effects (training will be provided)
- Excellent communicator, calm under pressure, and highly organized
- Must be fluent in German and English
- Experience working with costumed characters and managing quick changes preferred
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- First Aid certification will be required, and knowledge of show health and safety practices is a plus
This is a client-facing, high-visibility role in a live entertainment environment. You’ll be a vital part of the team delivering world-class experiences on behalf of RWS Global and our client LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort